Akiko Stehrenberger is a 15-time CLIO award-winning movie poster illustrator and designer, who works with directors, movie studios, advertising and movie advertising agencies (Vanity Fair included her “Funny Games” and “Kiss of the Damned” posters in their “Best Movie Posters of All Time” list).  We discuss communicating the value of your work to clients through established fees, co-parenting for the benefits of children, and the power of connecting with those whose work we admire.

Andrew Ha is the founder of HB Entertainment, an event production and experience company that promotes the idea of interconnectedness by uniting communities together through music, dance, and creativity.  Join Andrew and I as we unpack the impact his childhood had on him, choosing a "non-traditional" path of starting an entertainment company, increasing ethnic minority representation, and relying on dance and DJ-ing to strengthen ties with his brothers and maintain mental health.

Ria Patag is an 18-year-old entrepreneur, podcast host, and fitness influencer. She founded an activewear brand called Bolt Active. Bolt’s unapologetic and bold branding aims to help young women feel represented and welcome in the fitness space, particularly in a male-dominated industry. We discuss ways to increase motivation to exercise, particularly since many lost motivation during the pandemic, her decision to be an entrepreneur, and intersection between ethnicity x gender.

Reinhardt Kenneth is a LA-based Indonesian Fashion & Celebrity Photographer. He was a prodigy at just 14, discovered by Vogue Italia’s late Franca Sozzani and has since been featured in the likes of The Louvre, Vogue Italia, and Art Basel Miami. His ability to transform a social message/issue into fashionable yet thought-provoking imagery has granted him a true platform of creation and revolution.  We talk about channeling emotions through art, including self-love and acceptance.

Samantha Tan is a 23-year-old, Chinese Canadian professional race car driver and owner of Samantha Tan Racing. She has already established herself as a trailblazer within the motorsport community, becoming the first Asian woman to win the renowned 24H DUBAI and first woman to win the 6H ABU DHABI earlier this year. We discuss empowering women to be unapologetically themselves, as evidenced by Samantha wearing falsies while winning races, and not letting negativity on social media bring her down!

Chi Muoi Lo is known for his appearances as Guest Lead on numerous shows, owner of a production company, and CEO of a talent management agency. Hearing thousands of stories of how young actors have been exploited in the entertainment industry, he has taken his 30 years of experience and created a 7-episode online subscription series, Mastering the Business of Acting. Chi talks about growing up with 12 other siblings, Asian American representation in Hollywood, and elevating other actors' careers.

Jerry Fu is a pharmacist and conflict-resolution coach who helps Asian American leaders advance in their career and life journeys.  He shares his journey of previously adhering to his mother's expectations, being in an arranged romantic relationship and working in a job that did not spark joy, to embracing new opportunities.  He also discussed how addressing insecurity about his appearance led to dating a compatible partner.  To contact him, visit https://www.adaptingleaders.com.

Nathan Ramos-Park (1/2 Korean 1/2 Filipino) is an award-winning Writer, Actor, and Musician. We discuss being aware of one's stimulus value, or way others perceive you based on your appearance and behaviors, especially when in negotiations in the Entertainment Industry.  He reflects on growing up in OH, coming out to his parents and being "emotionally dis-owned, and moving to NY and then LA, determined to give voice and representation to minorities.  To view more of his work: https://www.koreapino.com/

I provide an overview of the diagnostic criteria per the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5. I share early training experiences in providing Addictions Treatment (e.g., giving up a behavior for 2 weeks and attending recovery meetings).  Types of treatment and resources are also provided. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not therapy or a substitute for therapy.  Follow-up with licensed mental health providers and organizations (e.g., SAMHSA), and your health insurance.

Dismissed from Yale University after 17 years for publicly providing her expertise on mental health and violence prevention, Dr. Bandy X. Lee continues to advocate for social justice!  She is a forensic psychiatrist, an expert on violence, and current president of the World Mental Health Coalition who edited, New York Times best-seller, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 37 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President and authored, "Profile of a Nation: Trump’s Mind, America’s Soul.